Animal Caretaker Na-03

Duties

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• Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas.
• Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used.
• Receives and shelters animals brought to the veterinarian clinic for treatment, temporary care or disposal.
• Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance.
• Feeds animals taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions.
• Keeps records on animals in the facility. Assists other workers to restrain and treat animals.

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PHYSICAL EFFORT

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Duties involve considerable physical effort, including lifting various items such as animals, feed, or supplies occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds.

Duties also involve bending, climbing, and working in tiring and awkward positions. May need to use greater strength or agility to capture and restrain stronger or more active animals.

Requirements

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Conditions of Employment

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• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A probation period of one year may be required.
• Possesses satisfactory completion of preemployment background checks in accordance with AR 2153, 213, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
• Exposed to dirt, dust, and height. Subject to cuts, bruises, kicks, electric shock, bites, scratches and ticks from animals.
• Works inside in often poorly lighted or insulated areas, and outside exposed to extreme weather conditions. Inside work often exposes animal caretakers to unpleasant odors and noises.
• Duties involve considerable physical effort including lifting various items such as animals, feed, or supplies, occasionally weighing up to 70 pounds, bending, climbing, and working in tiring and awkward positions.

Qualifications

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• Knowledge of animal characteristics, needs and behavior, and skill in observing, handling and caring for animals.
• Able to follow complex instructions, ability to maintain records.
• Ability to use and perform routine maintenance on grounds maintenance and animal care equipment.
• Ability to recognize needed repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Ability to safely manage and use dutyrelated equipment and supplies.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge and skill in basic computer operations (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet formulation).

NOTE:
Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. Volunteer experience is acceptable and must be listed on your resume.

• NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

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This job does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

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Manual Applications

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Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs

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• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Allowances, differentials, or incentives
  are not authorized.
• Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit

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Other

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• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215
• THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
• Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

Overseas Employment Eligibility
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U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.

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In NATO countries employment of non
U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

• Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities in the following order

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Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. Eligibilities are listed above in

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